NIH Funds Pancreas Atlas and Heart Risk Models Targeting Age-Related Disease
Three NIH-funded studies this week tackle metabolic decline, cardiac risk, and brain tumors — all with aging implications.
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Three NIH-funded studies this week tackle metabolic decline, cardiac risk, and brain tumors — all with aging implications.
Researchers discover how SLIT3 protein helps brown fat build blood vessels and nerves needed to burn calories instead of storing them as fat.
WHO-commissioned reviews find Ozempic and similar drugs deliver up to 16% weight loss, but long-term safety data remains limited.
Three new NIH-funded findings tackle metabolic aging, cardiovascular risk, and a surprising hormonal brake on brain tumors.
Brazilian researchers found the deadly combination of excess abdominal fat and low muscle mass can be detected with simple measurements.
Reducing methionine and cysteine in diet activated calorie-burning beige fat as effectively as cold exposure, offering new weight loss insights.
New research reveals how gut cells communicate with your brain to shut down appetite during infection through a two-phase signaling process.
New research reveals how gut cells communicate with your brain to shut down appetite during infection through a two-phase signaling process.
New AI-powered blood test analyzes DNA fragments to catch liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in early, treatable stages before damage becomes irreversible.
A newly defined health condition linking heart, kidney, and metabolic problems affects nearly all adults, but awareness remains critically low.
Large study of 8,000 patients reveals stopping GLP-1 drugs doesn't guarantee weight regain as many restart treatment or adopt lifestyle changes.
New rare sugar sweetener may reduce body fat and blood sugar, but research shows mixed results and potential digestive issues.
Experimental diabetes drug IC7Fc reduces cholesterol and artery plaque buildup, offering cardiovascular benefits even without weight loss.
New research shows diabetes and weight-loss medications slow alcohol absorption, making people feel less intoxicated and potentially reducing drinking.
New research shows blood sugar can normalize without losing weight by shifting harmful belly fat to healthier locations under the skin.
Scientists discover vitamin B3 can target a key genetic driver of fatty liver disease, offering hope for 30% of people affected globally.
Scientists discover vitamin B3 can target a key genetic driver of fatty liver disease, offering hope for a safe, accessible treatment.
Yale study shows mindfulness training for stressed parents reduced childhood obesity risk more effectively than nutrition education alone.
Yale researchers solved how coenzyme A from vitamin B5 enters mitochondria, unlocking new insights into metabolism and disease prevention.
UC Riverside scientists developed a gel that delivers continuous oxygen to chronic wounds, healing fatal injuries in diabetic mice within weeks.